Thyroid tests

Blood diagnostics is an important diagnostic element during thyroid tests. The test kit has been created with a healthy thyroid in mind for anyone struggling with symptoms of disorders of this gland. The most common thyroid disorders are hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Thyroid diseases reduce the quality of daily life, so patients should not underestimate their distressing symptoms.

Thyroid tests - packages

Doctors most often order hormone level tests thyroid gland in the blood: TSH, FT3 and FT4. TSH (thyrotropin) stimulates the production of T3 and T4. The T3 hormone, in turn, is responsible for increasing metabolic rate. T4 is the precursor for the hormone T3, which it converts to when it reaches its target site in the body.

The test results allow the doctor to make an appropriate diagnosis and, if necessary, implement treatment. Thyroid tests should be performed in the morning, on an empty stomach.

Thyroid gland examinations - indications

Symptoms diseases of the thyroid glandare closely linked to the function of the hormones it sees. Indications for diagnostic tests are thyroid disorders, such as chronic lethargy, general weakness, problems with concentration or weight fluctuations.

The patient may also experience symptoms such as hyperhidrosis, diarrhoea, muscle tremors, a feeling of heat, increased appetite accompanied by weight loss. Patients also often notice nervousness, increased heart rate, constipation and weakened hair and skin condition.